OEM Off-Highway October 2017

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

Looking ahead to 2018 and beyond, we see a strong emphasis on the “invisible� technologies taking the heavy equipment industry into a more intelligent and efficient future, including the internet of things, smart data and automated systems.

The Internet of Things & Connectivity The Future of Diesel Automation Advancements & Smart Systems Hybrids & Electrification Managing the Data Trend Challenges & Opportunities The Global Landscape

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 24

Looking ahead to 2018 and beyond, we see a strong emphasis on the “invisible” technologies taking the heavy equipment industry into a more intelligent and efficient future, including the internet of things, smart data and automated systems. Search: 20976721

25 S TATE OF THE INDUSTRY Q&As

I nsights into the coming year from top executives within the heavy equipment industry.

25 Volvo Construction Equipment: Patrik Lundblad, Senior Vice President Technology Search: 20976729

26 New Holland Agriculture: Carlo Lambro, Brand President Search: 20976727

30 CASE Construction Equipment: Scott Harris, Vice President - North America Search: 20976886

32 John Deere Power Systems: Darrin Treptow, Manager of Worldwide Marketing Search: 20976887 36 FPT Industrial: Oscar Baroncelli, Industrial Product Manager Search: 20976894

38 Polygon Company: Jim Shobert, CEO Search: 20976903 40 Tenneco Inc.: Dr. Ben Patel, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Search: 20976971

41 MTU America: Joern Baumgarten, Director of Development and Quality for North America Search: 20976971

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42 Eberspaecher North America: John Dennehy, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Climate Control Systems Special Markets Search: 20976976 44 MTS Sensors: Luka Korzeniowski, Global Market Segment Leader Search: 20977343

46 Bonfiglioli: Fausto Carboni, CEO Search: 20977022

48 SIKO GmbH: Sven Wischnewski, CEO Search: 20977355 50 HBM Inc.: Grant Eisenhut, OEM Sales Manager Search: 20977347

52 OEM Controls: Sam Simons, CoPresident and COO; and Keith Simons, Co-President and CSO Search: 20977337

54 Dana Inc.: Jeroen Decleer, Vice President of Global Off-Highway Sales, Product Planning, and Strategy Search: 20977007

56 Danfoss Power Solutions: Domenico Traverso, President of the Work Function Division Search: 20977325

58 Eaton Hydraulics Group: Astrid Mozes, Vice President, Power and Motion Controls Search: 20977325

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FEATURES N ews Brief: Hurricane Relief Efforts

12 Hurricane Heroes

OEMs are stepping up to help clean up

the mess and support local communities after several devastating hurricanes.

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Engineering & Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing

18 Production-Level 3D Printing Gains Momentum

The feasibility of 3D printing end-use

parts has grown in recent years, and now brings the challenge of making it a normal part of the production process.

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Engineering &

Manufacturing: Software

62 Information at an Engineer’s Fingertips

Component manufacturers are developing their own software products to help ease the design process for OEM customers.

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66 New Products

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IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Note

6 A More Complicated Industry Search: 20977008

Equipment Market Outlook

8 Agricultural Machinery Production on the Rise for U.S., Europe

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72 Rubber-Tired Pushloading Dozers Three distinctive developmental routes were used to create wheeled tractors for pushloading applications.

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74 Events Calendar

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74 Advertisers’ Index

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Manufacturing a Cleaner Planet

Equipment and component manufacturers around the globe are investing in more sustainable manufacturing practices to reduce their carbon footprint.

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BKT Tires Inc.: Minoo Mehta, President, Search: 20976898 Bsquare Corp: Dave McCarthy, Senior Director of Products,

Contributing Writer Thomas Berry Senior Production Manager Cindy Rusch crusch@ACBusinessMedia.com

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Art Director Dave Haglund Audience Development Director Wendy Chady Audience Development Manager Angela Kelty

HED: Paul Ludwig, President and CEO, Search: 20977363 HydraForce Inc.: David Price, Global Marketing Manager, Search: 20977790

Perkins Engines Company Ltd.: Michael Wright, General Manager – Aftermarket, Search: 20977794 Schroeder Industries: Augustus “Gus” Schroeder, Jr., President, and Chris Bortnik, Engineering Manager, Search: 20977785 TE Connectivity: Joseph Bolewitz, CTO, Industrial & Commercial Transportation (ICT), Search: 20977755 Topcon Positioning Group: Jason Hallett, Vice President of Product Management, Search: 20977359 Turck: Jonathan Goff, Business Development Manager, Search: 20977333

John Madsen Director Engineering & Product Management GKN Wheels & Structures

Roy Chidgey Business Segment Head, Minerals Projects and Global Mobile Mining Siemens Large Drives US

Doug Meyer Global Director of Construction Engineering John Deere

Andrew Halonen Sales Engineer Eck Industries, Inc. Terry Hershberger Director, Sales Product Management, Mobile Hydraulics Bosch Rexroth Corp.

Tracy Kiser Off-Highway Marketing Communications Manager Cummins Inc.

Andy Noble Head of Heavy Duty Engines Ricardo Daniel Reibscheid Director of Sales & Marketing Torsion Control Products, Inc. Matt Rushing Director, Product Management, Global Electronics, ATS and Global Engines AGCO

Allen Schaeffer Executive Director Diesel Technology Forum

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IN T HE NE X T I S S UE

A More Complicated Industry E

very year, the State of the Industry issue gets more extensive and more complicated as long-term technology advancements overlap. These are major shifts in the industry’s direction, things like electrification and battery-powered equipment, Big Data and data products, and IoT. Big picture trends such as these are not implemented in a year or two, but rather will be prevalent and important to monitor their progress for years, if not decades.

Thus, the number of topics and extensiveness of their coverage is even more in-depth this year than it has been in the past. The irony of the title of this column is that while the industry may be getting more complicated in the short term, it is in an effort to simplify the industry in the long term. As data coming from the vehicle gets finessed for the user in a more meaningful way, decision making as well as vehicle performance will be easier, faster and perhaps even transparent to the operator/owner. As intelligent and automated systems and sensors become commonplace and the vehicle is able to make decisions on the fly when conditions and circumstances change, the amount of skill and training needed to operate a vehicle efficiently will be less, and eventually may not necessitate an operator at all.

Just think of how far we’ve come in the past 10 years in regards to vehicle electrification, information gathering and analysis, design software, additive manufacturing, automated vehicles and platooning capabilities, and engine technology. Just to name a few. This industry is making huge moves, and while it may be getting a little complicated, it will undoubtedly continue to make substantial progress with each generation of new equipment. Looking ahead has never seemed more exciting.

Please be sure to use the unique URL on the top of each article to read the full executive interview, as well as go online for several additional Q&As that we didn’t have room for in print. Reference the Table of Contents on pg. 5 to see all of the additional online exclusive interviews for easy access.

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EQUIPMENT MARKET OUTLOOK www.oemoffhighway.com/economics

AGRICULTURAL

Machinery Production on the Rise for U.S., Europe

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.S. Farm Machinery Shipments during the 12 months through June totaled $30.3 billion, down 2.9% compared to the year-ago level. Shipments will transition to an accelerating growth trend during the next quarter, and may provide growth opportunities in late 2017 into mid-2018. U.S. Construction and Mining Machinery continue to experience growth.

European Agriculture Machinery Production recovery will extend further and yield growth opportunities in the near term. European mining machinery transitioned to accelerating growth and will rise further during at least the near term.

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• The U.S. Leading Indicator is rising.

• The indicator suggests rise for the U.S. economy into at least early 2018.

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U.S. Total Industrial Production:

Housing Starts:

• Average U.S. Industrial Production during the 3 months through June was up 1.4% compared to the second quarter of 2016.

• Expect growth to persist into late 2018 as manufacturing activity picks up and headwinds against the mining sector diminish.

• U.S. Housing Starts totaled 1.196 million units in the 12 months through June.

• Construction during the 3 months through June was up 1.8% compared to the same 3 months in 2016.

• Strengthening consumer trends, such as rising wages and disposable personal income, will support rising Starts through 2018.

• E xpect Construction spending to rise through at least the remainder of 2017.

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• Rising U.S. Wholesale Trade of Farm Product Raw Materials indicates Shipments will rise through at least early 2018.

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• Construction will decline into 2018.

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HeavyDuty Truck Shipments: • U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Shipments during the 12 months through June were down 13.7% compared to the year-ago level.

• Shipments are in a recovery trend and will rise through at least the remainder of the year.

Annual % change, in 12-Month moving total(2003 Dollars)

Defense Industry, New Orders: • U.S. Defense Capital Goods New Orders is accelerating, 11.1% above the year-ago level on an annual basis.

• U.S. Mining Machinery New Orders are recovering but are 26.9% below the year-ago level.

• However, plan for this segment to mildly decline during the next two quarters.

• Rising Oil Prices bodes well for New Orders growth prospects this year.

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• The acceleraring Indicator signals there will be further growth within the European economy into at least early 2018.

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• Average UK Industrial Production during the 3 months through June was 1.2% below the second quarter of 2016.

• Average Germany Industrial Production in the 3 months through June was down 0.3% compared to the same 3 months 1 year earlier.

• Previous decline in the UK Leading Indicator and the UK Purchasing Managers Index indicates Production will mildly decline in the near term.

• Despite the tick down in quarterly Production, rise in the Germany Leading Indicator is a positive signal for Production growth into at least 2018.

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NEWS BRIEF: HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS www.oemoffhighway.com/20977319

“Our thoughts are with those in Texas who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey.”

HURRICANE HEROES

Frank Nerenhausen, Oshkosh Corporation Executive Vice President and President, JLG Industries.

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The heavy onslaught of powerful hurricanes affected much of the southeast coast and several islands, and OEMs are stepping up to help clean up the mess and support local communities.

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fter what seemed like an endless stream of hurricanes, tens of thousands of people are without power, without homes, and without an idea of when their lives may go back to normal. As reports of the extent of the devastation started to roll in, several heavy equipment manufacturers stepped forward to help both financially and with labor and equipment donations.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas immediately donated $50,000 to the United Way of Greater Houston. Several Hyundai dealers along the coastal area of Texas had employees that were severely impacted by Hurricane Harvey, so the company encouraged its employees and dealer personnel to collect funds throughout the month of September specifically to provide relief to its affected employees.

And Hyundai Forklift donated a forklift to a Houston-area nonprofit organization to help with cleanup (learn more, 20975017).

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Komatsu America Corp. provided a $250,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Between manufacturing and foundry plants, distributors and other support functions, there are more than 1,000 Komatsu-affiliated staff members and their families in the state of Texas alone.

Komatsu America also announced it would match, dollar-for-dollar, all contributions made by Komatsu America Corp. and subsidiary-company employees (read more, 20974395).

“Speaking on behalf of the Komatsu family of companies, we have been moved by the stories of loss, courage and comradery coming out of the storm-damaged areas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey,” said Rod Schrader, CEO of Komatsu America Corp. “We are pleased to support the American Red Cross in their efforts to help families and communities begin the journey towards recovery and rebuilding.”

Doosan Bobcat donated over $325,000 worth of Bobcat equipment and Doosan Portable Power light towers and generators to assist with both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma relief efforts. The company will also provide financial assistance to affected Doosan Bobcat North America dealership employees and their families, and Doosan Bobcat North America employees will direct annual charitable drives toward assisting those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma (read more, 20975836).

In the days before Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, Doosan Bobcat expedited equipment and attachment deliveries to the soon-tobe impacted areas in an effort to be immediately prepared for clean-up efforts. Doosan Bobcat also took steps to expedite equipment deliveries to southern Florida in preparation for Hurricane Irma.

“Doosan Bobcat has been on the

scene helping communities recover from natural disasters for more than 50 years,” said Rich Goldsbury, President of Doosan Bobcat North America. “We have a ready-response program that ensures Bobcat equipment and other assets are readily available to help out local communities, our dealerships and their employees. Our

JLG Industries. “We recognize that many of the people in the communities in which we live and operate want to help. Providing a donation drop-off point locally helped us reach out to impacted families during this challenging time. We are very proud and appreciative of our employees, who have come together in the spirit of our people first culture to support those in need.”

In addition to donations made by more than 200 individuals and community organizations, JLG and JerrDan—another brand in the Oshkosh access equipment segment—purchased additional items to fill three tractor trailers bound for the Houston Food Bank, part of Feeding America. Victims of Hurricane Irma are also receiving aid from JLG sister segments in Oshkosh, whose Feeding America donations will be delivered to Florida.

support and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.”

JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, delivered more than 60,000 lbs. (27,215.5 kg) of supplies and food to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

Working with local communities, the company coordinated drives at its Hagerstown, MD, and Bedford, McConnellsburg, and Shippensburg, PA, facilities to support Hurricane Harvey flood victims. More than 100 JLG employees volunteered time to work shifts so members of those communities could make donations of personal care items, food and beverages, baby care products, and other needed items, such as blankets, pillows, flashlights, batteries, games, toys, undergarments, and socks (learn more, 20976914).

“Our thoughts are with those in Texas who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey,” says Frank Nerenhausen, Oshkosh Corporation Executive Vice President and President,

Veteran-led disaster response team Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization formed in 2015, began the heavy equipment operations of “Operation Hard Hustle” on Thursday, September 14, 2017 with equipment and on-site support personnel provided by CASE Construction Equipment. Initial heavy equipment operations included debris removal and home demolition near Rockport and Aransas Pass, TX, where the eye of Hurricane Harvey made landfall in August.

Sonsray Machinery, Inc. of California also shipped compact track loaders in for the operation, and Michelin North America, Inc. donated sets of its Tweel airless radial tires to outfit skid steers working in demolition applications.

“This is the most severe disaster the heavy equipment operators at Team Rubicon have been deployed to since the inception of the equipment operation training program in 2015,” said Scott Harris, Vice

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President — North America, CASE Construction Equipment. “What CASE staff saw in Rockport and surrounding areas were communities coming together to lift each other up and rebuild, and Team Rubicon is there at the forefront. It’s that sense of community and civic responsibility that drove us, and dealers like Sonsray, to step up and join them in Texas.”

“You can’t understand the devastation leveled by a hurricane until you’re standing at the point where the eye made landfall and see the damage. It disrupts basic services and infrastructure for weeks and potentially months,” said John Dotto, Brand Marketing Manager with CASE, who was on the ground with Team Rubicon in Texas. “We’re inspired by the spirit and resiliency shown by Texans, and are committed to doing what we can in conjunction with Team Rubicon to start rebuilding the community.”

Nueces Power Equipment of Corpus Christi is providing on-ground equipment support to the operation in Rockport.

Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Team Rubicon has deployed 768 volunteers to Texas in support of the ongoing relief efforts with debris removal, damage assessments, muck outs, expedient home repair and chainsaw operations. Strike teams on the ground have conducted over 5,000 damage assessments and serviced 135 homes to date.

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tency within Team Rubicon was created to train volunteers in the safe operation of equipment to support disaster response operations. CASE has provided ongoing equipment and training support since the beginning of the heavy equipment program in November 2015.

Team Rubicon continues to establish operations throughout Texas and Florida in response to Harvey and Irma, and will deploy additional heavy equipment teams as needed. To donate to Team Rubicon’s relief efforts, visit TeamRubiconUSA.org. | Editor’s Note: At the time of publication, donations specific to Hurricane Maria had not been announced, but we hope the people of Puerto Rico and other affected areas are also receiving the generous donations and support that the victims of Harvey and Irma did.

To find out how you can help the victims of all of these hurricanes, contact the United Way or Red Cross to see where supplies, food items or monetary donations will be most effective. You can also visit their websites at www.unitedway. org and www.redcross.org.

To help Puerto Rico specifically, the country’s first lady has started its own initiative called United for Puerto Rico, www.unitedforpuertorico.com.

The Economic Implication As this is a business publication, we wanted to make sure to offer tangible information related to any economic or market impacts the hurricanes may have caused for future planning adjustments.

According to ITR Economics’ CEO Brian Beaulieu’s blog, “Hurricane Harvey and the Economy,” the preliminary analysis suggests a “short-term distortion to the prior existing trends for oil and natural gas, but there is no evidence of a prolonged change to the pricing trends. What we can assume based on Katrina is that the price shock stemming from Harvey will last 2-5 months, with the most significant pricing changes occurring in months one and two.”

The good news for energy consumers is that prior to Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. was already in an excess inventory situation, and will therefore help to mitigate pricing issues. “Oil futures were already in a cyclical rising trend before Harvey hit; we were likely going to see [a] fourth-quarter-2017 price rise even without Harvey. So, we have cyclical factors and natural phenomenon at work, pushing oil prices higher through the end of this year,” writes Beaulieu. “Unlike oil, natural gas prices were in a slowing growth trend before Harvey, but that trend will likely be turned around for added short-term rise.”

Economist Noel Perry of FTR Transportation Intelligence also provided some insights. “Together Florida and Texas represent about 15% of the U.S. economy. The storm interruptions of those two economic engines, 4th and 2nd respectively among the states, will cost U.S. GDP about 0.5% in the third quarter of 2017. The two states account for about 7% of U.S. trucking activity on a typical day and affect another 4% as important parts of truck trip circuits.”

Read more from FTR on the economic impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma at www.oemoffhighway.com/20975489 and on their website www.ftrintel.com.

For more from ITR Economics, go to www.itreconomics.com.

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PRODUCTION-LEVEL 3D Printing Gains Momentum The feasibility of 3D printing end-use parts has grown in recent years, and now brings the challenge of making it a normal part of the production process.

by Sara Jensen

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A digital twin of the Stratasys Robotic Composite 3D Demonstrator inside Siemens’ NX software simulates multi-axis fused deposition modeling of a lightweight composite part.

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dditive manufacturing (AM)—also referred to as 3D printing—continues to grow as a potential means of creating parts, whether that be for prototyping, manufacturing tooling, or increasingly for use within actual vehicles. Stephen Anderson, AM Business Development Manager – USA, Renishaw Inc., says that while 2-3 years ago the conversation regarding AM concentrated on what could be printed, it has now shifted to material qualification, quality control and how AM fits within a mainstream production process.

To help customers understand this and the value AM can offer, Renishaw established a U.S. Additive Manufacturing Solutions Center at its new North American headquarters earlier this year (learn more, 20851098). Part of its global network of solutions centers, it provides potential customers the ability to access an AM machine, as well as a Renishaw engineer who knows how to use the machine and design a part for AM. Anderson says that as a manufacturer of 3D metal printers, Renishaw understands the investment that goes into not only purchasing the machine itself, but also

“We recognized that to facilitate people’s ability to make a purchasing decision confidently, we [needed] to create this concept of a solutions center.”

the expertise in running it.

“We recognized that to facilitate people’s ability to make a purchasing decision confidently, we [needed] to create this concept of a solutions center,” he says.

While the Stephen Anderson, AM Business concept of metal Development Manager – USA, Renishaw Inc. 3D printing seems like a simple process to many—layers of powder repeatBringing AM into the edly melted and built up within an production process enclosed chamber—Anderson says When designing for AM, it’s imthere are numerous considerations portant to consider more than just that must be accounted for which whether or not the part is capable quickly make it much more complex. of being 3D printed. Anderson says Material properties, orientation of AM pays off the most when used the build within the build chamber, for parts that cannot be machined supporting the build, and how it will traditionally or are one-off, low be removed are just some of the volume parts that would be costly to aspects needed to be kept in mind. try to fit into a production facility’s “If you don’t think about your design already busy machine tool workflow. for additive up front in your part “If you’re putting standard machindesign, then pretty quickly you might ing against metal AM, then frankly find that even though you can build printing standard machine geomethe part, when you take it off the tries on 3D metal printers isn’t going build plate you’ve got a lot of downto stack up financially, the machine stream manufacturing operations [to tool will win hands down every time,” complete],” he says, such as build he says. support removal or machining mating As an example of this, earlier this surfaces onto the part. year Mercedes-Benz Trucks 3D By using a Renishaw solutions cenAdditive manufacturing is best suited ter, customers can come in with their for parts with intricate geometries initial design and receive guidance that cannot be machined traditionally. from the company on how to best opRENISHAW INC timize it for 3D printing. “We created the concept of solutions centers to help our potential customers qualify the [AM] technology so they could deploy a turnkey solution in their facility and know with confidence the technology works, and that it’s wrapped up with all the downstream post-processing qualification and measurement technology to go from powder to part,” says Anderson.

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As companies consider the use of 3D printing,

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printed a metal spare part (learn more, 20971198). The company said it is especially beneficial when parts have complex structures, and that 3D printed metal parts in small numbers can be produced cost-effectively as infrequently requested replacement parts, special parts, and for small and classic model series.

Siemens’ NX can maximize the number of prints to be executed within the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer build volume by loading multiple 3D part models into NX, and then auto nesting and submitting them (powered by integrated Materialise capabilities) directly to the HP 3D printer.

Its parent company Daimler AG announced in June that the Daimler Bus and other brands would be using 3D printing to produce small batches and replacement parts, as well as for parts with special customer requirements (learn more, 20863613). According to the company, 3D printing provides a means of 20

Anderson says part optimization, such as lightweighting, is another way in which it can prove a cost-effective return on investment.

When doing this, CAD software is used to thin down and remove material from where it’s not needed, he explains. In addition, internal structures of a part geometry are no longer solid but lattice-based to help achieve the lighter weight. “That’s where metal AM really comes into its own because you couldn’t machine a part like that, but you can additively grow it,” he says.

In January, Renault Trucks announced its powertrain engineering department had 3D metal printed a prototype DTI 5 4-cylinder Euro 6 step C engine (learn more, 20848703). The company said it is investigating metal 3D printing as it sees it being beneficial for creating complex organic forms, as well as optimizing the sizing of parts and reducing the number of assembly operations, and therefore the number of components in an engine. Renault was able to make a total of 200 fewer parts.

“The aim of this project is to demonstrate the positive impact of metal additive manufacturing on the size and weight of an engine.

This process has enabled us to reduce the weight of a 4-cylinder engine by 120 kg (264.6 lbs.) or 25%,” explained Damien Lemasson, Project Manager at Renault Trucks, in the press release announcing the project. “The tests we have carried out prove the durability of engine components made using 3D printing. It’s not just cosmetic.”

Aaron Frankel, Senior Director of Marketing for Siemens PLM Software, says there are a number of barriers in the AM process which need to be overcome in order for it to keep growing, particularly in the process of going from product development to the shop floor. This is due in part to the fact that multiple disconnected software applications are used by engineers and designers, and the manufacturing planners.

“Typically we see companies stitching together a number of disconnected software applications in order to design and make parts with additive manufacturing,” Frankel ex-

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A rocker arm manufactured by 3D printing on a bench test inside a Euro 6 engine.

plains. “This way of working requires numerous file conversions, and tends to result in an uncontrolled workflow since the data and process cannot be effectively managed across the different systems.”

Siemens will often see 3D printers in a corner, or disconnected from the mainstream production environment.

“To drive the economic justification, we need to be able to incorporate the printing technology directly into our mainstream production, automation environment,” says Frankel.

Like Renishaw, Siemens wants to help companies take full advantage of the potential of AM. Over the past year, Siemens has announced a number of partnerships with additive manufacturing software vendors including Materialise, as well as 3D printer manufacturers such as Stratasys Ltd. (learn more, 20844463) to industrialize AM. “Our vision is to create an integrated end-to-end system for additive manufacturing where a company can fulfill the entire product development and manufacturing planning and execution process all in one system,” says Frankel.

Renault Trucks’ 3D printed engine design.

The view into the interior of the 3D printer Mercedes-Benz used to print spare thermostat covers.

“We eliminate the data conversion, Siemens is building an ecosystem manage the data between every of partners and bringing together exstep of the process, as well as the pertise to enable not only end-to-end work flows and collaboration beAM solutions, but also explore new tween everyone and the equipment opportunities for more advanced types needed to fulfill the process.” of 3D printing to create more sophisAs an example of the end-to-end ticated parts in a reliable fashion, and solutions Siemens is providing for do it repeatedly at greater scale.

3D printing, in May of this year it “We believe that in order to announced it will be introducing a achieve the industrialization of new online collaborative platform additive, it requires an ecosystem for on-demand product design and of partners working together, each 3D printing production (learn more, bringing their unique technologies 20859954). The platform will provide and strengths to the table, and an environment capable of connecting all members of the global manufacturing community to maximize resource utilization and access additive manufacturing expertise.

The company also recently announced the creation of a new HP Inc. certified AM software module. It allows Aaron Frankel, Senior Director of Marketing customers to defor Siemens PLM Software velop and manage parts in a single software environment for their HP 3D Printing projects to avoid figuring out how to combine them needing to use third-party tools or to achieve something bigger,” says spend time converting data (learn Frankel. “I think it would be very diffimore, 20975389). cult to develop a solution in isolation.

“To achieve the industrialization of additive, it requires an ecosystem of partners working together...bringing their unique technologies and strengths...”

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ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING www.oemoffhighway.com/20975378 about putting conventional processes.” measurement Anderson says Renishaw sees inside the metal 3D printing becoming ever machine tool,” more a standard volume production says Anderson. technology. To achieve this, printers “And I think inwill need to increase their throughcreasingly what put, as today some machines you will see in can take days to build a part. The additive metals company recently introduced a new is measurement AM machine, the RenAM 500M, going inside the specifically geared to production build chamber.” volume environments (learn more, Placing the 20975390). Unlike current machines appropriate which require metal powder to be sensor technolrefilled at the top of the machine, ogies within the posing a potential safety hazard for build chamber a manufacturer’s employees, the fill will allow better chamber has been placed at waist Stephen Anderson, AM Business characterization height. Powder can also be loaded, Development Manager – USA, Renishaw Inc. of the part as its and condensate filters changed, as being built, and the machine runs to aid continuous No one company at this point seems provide the quality reports manufacproduction operation. to have all the technologies togethturers need when producing parts.

He concludes that the compaer, and the foresight to be able to Frankel says the end goal for AM ny foresees customers using AM scale up and push the boundaries of is to be able to print actual end-use machines as part of their standard what’s possible with additive. I think parts, as long as it proves to be cost production technologies, and says, there’s still a lot of room for additive effective. Additionally, he says man“As we move towards smart manumanufacturing technology to grow— ufacturers will start looking beyond facturing and factories of the future, in applications and in its maturity.” individual parts in an assembly to Renishaw doesn’t see metal AM potentially combine separate parts replacing machine tools, but rather Where is 3D printing headed? into a single one that can be printbeing used in conjunction with them, Consistency of printed products is ed. “This is going to help drive cost and becoming a mainstream producan area Anderson agrees is of focus justification versus conventional tion technology requiring similar levfor the industry to help AM further [manufacturing] processes,” he says. els of industrial automation process expand. “How do you know when “It comes down to developing a control and metrology as ‘right first you print a part, and then the one business model that competes with time’ parts.” | hundredth and one thousandth version of the part that all the parts are the same?” To answer this, efforts are being made to understand and qualify powders, as well as lock down the production process to guarantee repeatability in the parts a manufacturer produces.

He says this is where Renishaw can bring significant experience.

For almost 50 years it has been a measurement company working in industrial metrology, and thus has an extensive background in qualifying parts as they’re produced. “One of our most successful business lines historically has been in machine tool calibration, tool and part setting, as well as on machine inspection Parts being printed within a Renishaw 3D printer. probing, and effectively it has been RENISHAW INC.

“As we move towards smart manufacturing... [we] don’t see metal AM replacing machine tools, but rather being used in conjunction with them...”

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he 2017 State of the Industry questions covered seven important topics for the heavy-duty equipment manufacturing industry:

1. The Internet of Things & Connectivity 2. The Future of Diesel 3. Automation Advancements & Smart Systems 4. Hybrids & Electrification 5. Managing the Data Trend 6. Challenges & Opportunities 7. The Global Landscape

Each of these core themes aims to get a better understanding of where OEMs and suppliers are in their understanding, implementation and future plans for growth and development within the on- and off-highway markets.

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THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

In general, I think the positive impact of the Internet of Things is similar in construction to other industries.

However, the benefits may well be higher in construction because our machines are often operating in remote locations – so things like diagnostics and prognostics become even more important to secure uptime when you’re miles away from the nearest workshop.

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Any expectation for significant shifts in diesel engine technology or expectations in the near term?

In the short and medium term, combustion engines will still dominate and many places in the world will depend on diesel power for a long time. However, in certain markets, regions and cities we can expect to see shifts over the next few years.

At Volvo CE, we have long-term plans to develop products and services for electromobility, including

electric hybrids and electric sites.

The electrification of construction equipment will produce cleaner, quieter and more efficient machines – this represents the future of the industry. We believe that there will be a major shift towards electromobility in the future.

Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

I think it will be a long time before diesel can be replaced completely.

For example, if a new city is being built or a machine needs to work deep in the desert, the necessary infrastructure won’t exist to support fully-electric machines. It’s these kinds of situations where diesel may still be needed in the future.

HYBRIDS & ELECTRIFICATION What technological limitations currently exist that are impeding the ability to harness the full potential of hybrid power systems?

Great strides are being made towards electrification but there are still two major challenges to over-

come: battery capacity and charging infrastructure. However, we are currently in a period of exponential technology growth and there are rapid developments being made with battery solutions. Volvo CE predicts that this industry shift will move at a faster pace than others have done in the past.

Is the future fully electric, or will there always be a need for engine/hydraulic supplementary power?

I think it will depend on where in the world you are. Larger cities will probably ban combustion engines so in the future we will see fully-electric construction sites. Some local authorities have already implemented initiatives stating that low emission machines should be used on certain job sites.

However, in some areas the necessary infrastructure won’t be in place to support fully-electric machines. Therefore, you might need a generator, powered by a diesel engine, to recharge the batteries.

Electromobility isn’t a hype, it’s coming, but exactly how and when remains to be seen. |

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The Future of Farming and Diesel

New Holland Agriculture is looking ahead and finding ways to create a tangible vision of the future of its industry and how it plans to power agricultural equipment in a sustainable and efficient manner. responses courtesy of Carlo Lambro, Brand President, New Holland Agriculture

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Any expectation for significant shifts in diesel engine technology or expectations in the near term?

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery, New Holland Agriculture is well aware of its responsibility both toward farmers and growers, toward the enormous challenge to feed a fast growing world population, and toward the environment. With this commitment in mind, for more than a decade we have always been at the forefront in looking for alternative fuels solutions through our Clean Energy Leader strategy which encompasses all areas impacting sustainable agriculture.

We were the first manufacturer to offer 100% compatibility with biodiesel back in 2006. In 2009, we developed the world’s first hydrogen tractor concept, NH2, proving the feasibility of this zero-emission technology for the future. This was a key element of the brand’s Energy In26

dependent Farm concept, launched at the same time.

New Holland continued to explore alternative fuels that would deliver reduced emissions and lower running costs. In 2012, it created its first propane fueled tractor prototype and is now developing the T6 Propane Power tractor in partnership with the Propane Education & Research

Council (PERC). In 2013, we presented our first T6 Methane Power tractor prototype, which has been developed further and tested with customers in Europe and Brazil.

In August at the Farm Progress Show, we presented the latest development in our vision for the sustainable future of farming: a methane powered concept tractor that re-

The New Holland Methane Powered Concept tractor works as an integral part of the Energy Independent Farm system. oemoh.com/YT-NH-Methane

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At New Holland Agriculture we are always dedicated to grow innovation and are looking towards the future, developing innovative

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imagines the design of this machine and reveals a connected future (see video link on pg. 26). New Holland imagines the farm of the future as being completely energy independent: a farm that produces not only food, but also the biomass it needs to generate the energy it needs to run its operations, heat farm buildings and power its tractors and other machinery (read more, 20974870).

The Methane Power Concept tractor forms a vital link in this virtuous cycle that delivers CO2 neutral production. It features a powertrain that uses a groundbreaking efficient combustion technology specifically developed for agriculture applications by FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial that has pioneered natural gas traction for more than 20 years. The 6-cylinder NEF methane engine delivers 180 hp and 740 Nm: the same power and torque as its standard diesel equivalent. It has the same durability and service intervals, and generates up to 30% running cost savings. The innovative tank design enables a full day’s autonomy in line with an equivalent diesel model.

The engine noise level has been reduced and this translates to around a 50% reduction in drive-by-noise.

In real field conditions, the Methane Power concept tractor produces at least 10% lower CO2 emissions and reduces overall emissions by 80% compared to a standard diesel tractor. Its environmental performance further improves when fueled by biomethane produced from crop residues and waste from farm-grown energy crops, which results in virtually zero CO2 emissions.

The NHDrive is the concept autonomous tractor which offers the world a glimpse into the future of farming. oemoh.com/YT-NHDrive

features and technologies. We are also anticipating this direction with futuristic concepts that offer a tangible vision of what farming could be like in years to come – concepts like the NHDrive autonomous tractor that we presented at the Farm Progress Show as an industry first last year (see video link above).

It is an unmanned tractor that is fully autonomous and can be monitored and controlled via a desktop computer or via a portable tablet interface. This enables farmers to access tractor and implement data, wherever they are, from different locations, whilst checking fields from the comfort of their pickup, whilst tending livestock or whilst at home, and always whenever they need. This facilitates right-time decision making to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Furthermore, farmers will maintain full control and ownership of their data.

Able to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the NHDrive concept tractor helps to reduce the risks associated with human error as it follows predetermined and optimized plans for all activities. It is able to reach higher levels of productivity and efficiency than traditional methods. The NHDrive can make full use of the periods of favorable weather for farming operations by

working day and night.

The NHDrive concept tractor is equipped with a cab that is completely identical to that of a standard tractor. This means that it can also be used for those operations where complete autonomy is not yet possible, such as front loader work and high speed road transport. It is able to work alongside other autonomous machines and can also work in tandem with machines driven by an operator.

The autonomous tractor makes full use of the advanced PLM (Precision Land Management) technology for precision farming and represents a step further toward the fully connected and intelligent ecosystem of Farming 4.0. The Open - Connected - Smart – Supported technology offers customer flexibility and choice, is always connected, intuitive and easy to use, and supported 24/7 by New Holland specialists.

New Holland will utilize this easily transferable technology across the family of tractor models and will begin customer based trials to further understand how autonomy will assist our agricultural customers around the world. We will form strong partnerships with our customers to understand where this technology is best utilized and how it impacts traditional agriculture. |

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• Continuously perform in demanding environments or conditions • Increase the efficiency and extend the operating life of your machinery • Used within precision ag processes, such as seeding and fertilizing • Standard catalog and personalized custom solutions are available Bison Gear is a leader in power transmission technology due to our excellent product performance, superior customer service, on-time delivery, and superior gearmotor solutions that are customized and optimized for this industry. Engineering support comes from the very beginning of your project, by conducting a Torque Profile on-site at your facility or setting up your equipment in our testing lab here at Bison. As we develop new technologies for the next generation of agricultural, construction or other off-highway trends, we are creating them together – with you, our customers. We’re ready to get started, day one.

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Find and Use the Right Data

The evolution of data acquisition and usage is ongoing, and continuing to determine the important information that is actionable and meaningful. responses courtesy of Scott Harris, VP - North America, CASE Construction Equipment

AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS How does your company contribute to autonomous systems development and success?

We’re very familiar with the implementation of autonomous technology in heavy equipment as our agricultural (CASE IH) and engine (FPT) partner brands have already introduced concept autonomous tractor technology. Certain applications in the construction sector that are repetitive and take place in a closed circuit, or a specified work envelope, is where autonomous equipment might make sense. For the great majority of applications, however, the operator is still critical.

Rather than automation which eliminates the operator, we have focused on automating and simplifying the most difficult and time-consuming elements of the work in a way that is scalable to their skill sets and operations.

MANAGING THE DATA TREND What value is this providing to your company and customers?

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dealers and customers can achieve their collective best results when there is an agreement on how to share that data for the greater good.

As an OEM, we use that data to achieve insight into how equipment runs and as foundational intelligence for product development. It alters the interaction between equipment dealers and customers from transactional to relational, where dealers can provide better service and counsel because they have a better understanding of how the equipment operates.

This is particularly beneficial with small- to mid-sized contractors who may not employ a dedicated fleet manager or maintenance tech on staff. In this case, the dealer becomes the de facto fleet manager and takes that obligation off of the business owner so that the business owner can focus on growing the business.

Where do you see data leading the industry? What is its potential?

You don’t know what you don’t know, and the continued evolution of data has made contractors much more intelligent/aware of how their equipment is performing and operating. As an industry, we simply need to be smart about data capture and interpretation. For example, what’s the right data that is most actionable

and meaningful for all parties?

Capturing a lot of data can be paralyzing unless you leverage what matters to improve the product or a customer’s operation. That’s our focus—providing the right data that makes us smarter about building better products and allows business owners to make smart decisions about their operation.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES Has the rate of technological advancement had any impact on business decisions or client expectations?

We have been very deliberate in how we’ve expanded technology and data into our product offering, knowing that there is still an intimidation factor for some contractors.

Our objective is to keep it simple and make it scalable. Our partnership with Leica Geosystems, for instance, is anchored in the concept of scaling solutions based on the size and type of business, as well as the contractor’s comfort level and technological aptitude. Will there be an operation ready immediately for the most advanced 3D machine control offering? Absolutely, and we can provide that. But for every early adopter, there are a few more who will benefit from starting with a basic 2D system, and then building on it to expand to 3D systems. |

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Connected Components Impact Client Expectations Telematics data provides valuable insight into customer usage, cycles and profiles, which allow for further optimization of product requirements. responses courtesy of Darrin Treptow, Manager of Worldwide Marketing, John Deere Power Systems

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

John Deere Power Systems is committed to offering our customers the best power solutions for their specific application needs. To that end, we are continually examining new technologies and advancements in many areas, which may include alternative power sources. However, I believe the internal combustion engine as we know it today still has a long life ahead. The off-highway market is very demanding and requires a product that can withstand the more rugged demands of the industry.

Due to these demands, off-highway engines need a fuel source that has enough energy density to meet the power needs of those applications.

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able technology to be added to meet each subsequent emissions regulation. Because of this, John Deere is well-positioned to meet the power and durability needs of our customers while offering clean and environmentally-friendly engine options.

Any expectation for significant shifts in diesel engine technology in the near term?

Weight and packaging of aftertreatment technologies will continue to be a primary focus. From the technology side, John Deere has been working to leverage new catalyst technologies and emissions control calibrations to enable the downsizing of aftertreatment. Our next generation aftertreatment solutions deliver greater package flexibility while providing up to a 20% reduction in size and up to 40% reduction in weight.

In the coming years, improvements in engine technology will come from optimizing current systems. As both an engine and vehicle manufacturer, John Deere is able to leverage its experience in the field to optimize its products on a systems level rather than by single components. This leads to enhanced performance, durability, and packaging.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES Has the rate of technological advancement had any impact on business decisions, development, or product performance and client expectations?

The emergence of connected components have greatly impacted client expectations.

The wide range of telematics data from John Deere vehicles has provided valuable insight into customer usage, cycles and profiles, which have allowed for further optimization of product requirements and specifications to better meet customer needs.

Because of improved product performance from these optimizations, customers have become accustomed to a higher threshold of operation. Customers expect reliable technology and to interface less with the product — to essentially close the hood and not think about it again.

Therefore, a priority for John Deere is uptime, which is a primary driving factor more than anything else. The product has to work for the customer each and every day. |

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Diesel Will Remain Dominant

A crucial balance for engine manufacturers is being able to offer OEM and end-user customers individual solutions, while investing in the future technologies of engine systems. responses courtesy of Oscar Baroncelli, Industrial Product Manager, FPT

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

It is true that the future emissions standards will be more and more strict in the following years, so there will be a drastic change in technology, especially in selected areas—such as cities and urban and metropolitan zones—where these bans will be introduced.

At the same time, particularly if we talk about heavy-duty applications, diesel will remain the most dominant technology. This is why one of our pillars for future developments is enhancing clean diesel engines in order to meet future requirements, especially those regarding emissions standards.

The crucial point is that, as an engine manufacturer, we will be asked to be ready in offering the best solutions for any individual need, for OEMs as well as for end-users. But we also are at the forefront in the development of other solutions that will complement diesel technology.

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which has the same performances as a diesel engine. It can be fueled by natural gas that is compressed (CNG), liquefied (LNG) or bio-methane (by using this renewable form CO2 emissions can be close to zero). By delivering 400 hp, the Cursor 9 NG engine has a ratio of 10 hp per ton of load, which is in line with commercial long-distance standards for on-road transportation, equaling the performance of FPT Industrial’s best-in-class Cursor 9 Diesel version.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What is your company’s opportunity to impact the marketplace with a unique product, capability or offering?

Nowadays, we think that the product—of our portfolio of innovation—which may impact in a really important way the present and future market is the NG engine. FPT Industrial has over 20 years of experience in this field, selling more than 30,000 NG engines: this not only makes us pioneers in the development of these engines but also gives us the chance to have the broadest engine range

on the market for on-road use, for light, medium and heavy commercial vehicle applications. Furthermore, we were the first player to introduce an NG engine with diesel-like performance, specifically designed for agriculture applications. We launched our new NEF 6 cylinder Natural Gas engine—together with our sister brand New Holland Agriculture—in August at the Farm Progress Show, the largest specialized agriculture fair in the United States.

The development of this powertrain reaffirms FPT Industrial’s commitment to sustainable and tailor-made solutions. Compared to conventional diesel engines, this natural gas solution cuts pollutants by 80% in overall emissions, reduces vibration and noise (by up to 3 dBA), with a 50% reduction in drive-bynoise. Performance is identical to that of an equivalent diesel engine, particularly in terms of maximum power and torque. This is an in-line 6 cylinder engine, whose durability matches that of a standard power unit, and is complimented by running cost savings of up to 30%, while low fuel consumption is one of the enablers of day-long autonomy. |

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Composites Can Structurally Integrate IoT Composites can enable the integration of IoT systems such as sensors and circuitry directly into existing structural components or systems. responses courtesy of Jim Shobert, CEO, Polygon Company

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

As a purveyor of composite materials the IoT might not necessarily seem like a logical extension for advancement but at Polygon we believe that is not the case. Composite materials offer true embeddability options that are just now being explored and developed. The ability to harvest and manipulate data to enhance equipment productivity is extremely compelling and yet to be fully embraced. We have a vision that includes IoT and are investing significant resources toward several application initiatives.

How is your company integrating IoT solutions into your workspace?

We are uniquely situated in that composites can serve as a platform or enabler to integrate IoT directly into existing structural components or systems. This is a concept we call embeddability where such things as sensors, circuitry and logic can be placed entirely within the laminate structure of composite materials.

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functional and less invasive solutions approach. An example of this is that we worked with the South Dakota School of Mines on integrated bridge tendons. The project yielded a composite tendon which could sense the load being carried by the bridge via sensors embedded directly within the structure of the composite tendon.

How has this concept influenced how you approach technology development and new ideas?

Providing the opportunity to fully integrate secondary elements within the structure of our materials is extremely compelling. Getting the industry to conceptualize the potential embedded composites offer is difficult because implementation takes considerable collaboration between materials engineering and numerous electronic interfaces. These engineering disciplines typically do not coexist within most manufacturing entities.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What new challenges have arisen that effect the way you design or manufacture your product? How you do business?

How you go to market? How you differentiate yourself from the competition?

From the inception of the composites industry our challenge has been that of educating the engineering community of the advantages of incorporating composites into their designs. The engineering community is rooted in what we refer to as a “Metals Mentality.” We view our competition as metallic rather than actual composite manufacturing entities. Our focus has been to market and present ourselves as the best alternative to traditional metallic designs. We try and position ourselves next to or near metallic counterparts to capture engineering mind share when looking for solutions.

Has the rate of technological advancement had any impact on business decisions or product performance and client expectations?

While the “Metals Mentality” is diminishing, another obstacle is convincing our markets that composites can provide the appropriate value. Significant data exists relative to high-performance carbon-based composites which translates into high-cost solutions. |

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Clean Air Efforts Continue to Drive Solutions

Aftertreatment in the U.S. may be all but settled, but with continued progress around the world, advanced emissions reduction solutions continue to be needed now and down the road. responses courtesy of Dr. Ben Patel, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Tenneco

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

At Tenneco, as we look ahead at heavy-duty applications, we very much anticipate diesel powertrains playing a continued role for commercial truck, off-highway and industrial power applications. Industry forecasts are showing that more engines will come under regulation between now and 2030 than are regulated today, and that markets like China and India will account for more than 60% of global growth through 2030.

As these global regulations evolve and continue to increase in complexity, we have a suite of solutions ready to support the increased emissions requirements our customers face.

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differentiate yourself from the competition?

Providing world-class Ride Control and Clean Air technologies is an important component of our business but by no means the entire solution for our customers. For our Clean Air business, we must be in alignment with our customers on their current and future strategies to meet regulatory requirements and serve as turnkey system integrators to support them with solutions that fit the needs of today – and tomorrow – for any global market.

A good example of this are the Stage V off-highway emissions regulations in Europe. Particulate Number (PN) requirements there are driving the need for the use of particulate filters in the aftertreatment system.

OEMs are now challenged to integrate that technology into an existing Stage IV system in order to remain compliant.

Tenneco’s diesel particulate filter (DPF) solutions can be easily integrated into an existing package, without compromising the aftertreat-

ment design. We’re also investigating technologies like SDPF, which combine the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and DPF functionalities into one substrate, enabling filtration without the need for an additional substrate, thereby allowing the Stage V aftertreatment system to fit into existing packaging envelopes designed for Stage IV aftertreatment systems.

What is your company’s opportunity to impact the marketplace with a unique product, capability or offering?

Tenneco’s greatest asset is its ability to serve as a turnkey solutions provider, delivering aftertreatment hardware while at the same time helping our customers integrate these solutions into their existing aftertreatment designs.

The new concepts recently shown at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta for a lowcost integrated urea dosing system will help power solutions for China and India as they implement National VI and Bharat VI standards. |

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Diesel Engines Vital to HighHorsepower Applications

Diesel and gas engines are the perfect foundation to be combined with energy storage and electric machines as hybrid solutions. responses courtesy of Joern Baumgarten, Director of Development and Quality for North America, MTU America

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

We believe that the diesel engine will continue to play an important role in heavy-duty applications in the future.

Especially in high-horsepower applications, the power density of diesel and natural gas engines is still significantly higher compared to energy storage solutions like batteries, and with that still requires these products in enough market segments. Additionally, we see that diesel and gas engines are the perfect foundation to be combined with energy storage and electric machines, either as hybrid solutions for mobile applications or as a solution in microgrids.

Any expectation for significant shifts in diesel engine technology or expectations in the near term?

Continuous investments in future technologies allow higher flexibility in several areas of diesel engine technologies, as for example in the selection of fuel. Especially through the usage of natural gas, MTU is able

to supply very attractive stationary and mobile solutions with very low emissions. The development of hybrid solutions additionally expands the usage and the applications of the diesel engine as an integrated solution next to the prior standalone power source.

The internal combustion engine will be more intelligent and even cleaner, to ensure that it will continue to meet the requirements of our customers in the future. What they are looking for is efficiency, performance, reliability, comfort and environmental compatibility in order to meet current emissions regulations.

MTU launched a Green and HighTech program in 2016. It is enabling us to make targeted investments in ecologically sound solutions for the future that will be designed to produce fewer emissions and reduce the consumption of energy and raw materials. The combustion engine will nevertheless remain part of the solution for quite some time. Our ultimate aim is to achieve a 30% improvement in CO2 emissions by 2030. We are focusing our efforts on exhaust gas aftertreatment, alterna-

tive fuels, electrification, digitization and total systems capability.

HYBRIDS & ELECTRIFICATION Is the future fully electric, or will there always be a need for engine/hydraulic supplementary power?

The future of energy supply will be a mix of all available sources in various combinations depending on application and on customer operating profile. The key is to provide the customer his optimal solution to power his equipment. This solution can be a diesel engine, an engine in combination with an electric motor, or a combination of several sources.

MANAGING THE DATA TREND How is your company utilizing data in new and valuable ways?

MTU sees great benefit in the utilization of available information....

The more information we have about our products and our markets the better service we can provide for our customers. |

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A Misconception of Diesel’s Dissolution

The conversation of diesel’s eventual elimination is unrealistic for some, especially if CO2 levels can be better managed. responses courtesy of John Dennehy, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Climate Control Systems Special Markets, Eberspaecher North America

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

There is a misconception that diesel will be completely replaced by CNG/ LNG or electrification and that this will happen quickly. The media and NGOs have pushed hard for this and governments have gone along with massive subsidies and investments regardless of how dubious the ideas.

Areas of construction are more available to electrification than others are, where electricity is readily available for recharging or for operation.

Any expectation for significant shifts in diesel engine technology or expectations in the near term?

Diesel engines burn very clean today.

The main issue is CO2. If a way can be found to reduce CO2 emissions, then diesel will be difficult to replace.

AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS What technology is the most significant contributor to the progress of vehicle automation?

CANbus technology – all machine components communicating with each other.

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How does your company contribute to autonomous systems development and success?

Engines still require preheat and in some cases, supplemental heat, regardless of how automated they are.

Eberspaecher heaters with CANbus technology are being introduced as this is being written, and additionally we have an exhaust division that works on “active sound.”

HYBRIDS & ELECTRIFICATION What technological limitations currently exist that are impeding the ability to harness the full potential of hybrid power systems?

• Size of batteries needed to power high-horsepower demands.

• Need for longer run times on a single charge.

• Time needed to recharge.

• Lack of charging infrastructure.

Is the future fully electric, or will there always be a need for engine/hydraulic supplementary power?

Until technology provides answers to the above list of limitations, size and cost will keep full electrification from becoming mainstream.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What new challenges have arisen that effect the way you design or manufacture your product? How you do business?

How you go to market? How you differentiate yourself from the competition?

Foreign knock-off competition is putting pricing pressure on the bottom line.

• Product quality and innovation is the primary differentiator.

• Products are sold to OEMs, their dealers and independent distribution.

THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE Has the recent nationalism focus for several key countries, including the U.S., altered the way you evaluate international opportunities, work with global partners, or any part of your business currently? Do you see an impact in the future?

It is a concern, but Eberspaecher is a truly worldwide company. We have employees manufacturing and distributing in both Canada and the United States, as well as many other countries in the world. |

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Automation Opportunity in Asia Pacific

The traditional markets of Europe and America are growing and continuing to invest in intelligent systems, but future opportunity with automation technology is in Asia. responses courtesy of Luka Korzeniowski, Global Market Segment Leader, MTS Sensors

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

MTS Sensors provides linear position sensors that are used to control machine function. The position output is provided using multiple communication protocols that work with all common control systems. We are seeing increased requirements from market leaders for more sensors to monitor cylinder health and anticipate performance or maintenance needs.

AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS What technology is the most significant contributor to the progress of vehicle automation?

Vehicle automation, as with any other automation, requires good feedback and information about the status of vehicle operation to close the loop in automation control.

How does your company contribute to autonomous systems development and success?

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builders as they look to improve productivity and safety through automation.

HYBRIDS & ELECTRIFICATION Is the future fully electric, or will there always be a need for supplementary power?

With a closed loop control system, it is possible to tune the performance and the efficiency of your engine/hydraulic power system, allowing more flexibility when deciding between fully electric or hybrid systems.

MANAGING THE DATA TREND What is your company’s end goal with data?

MTS Sensors contributes to the vital pool of data used to design, test and operate today’s off-highway equipment. We provide products that supply the data used by manufacturers.

Our sensors can be found in a manufacturer’s development stages, field validation testing, and in vehicles being built every day.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What new challenges have arisen that effect the way you design or manufacture your product?

Our challenge is to push the envelope to offer products designed for the off-highway market. It is critical that the sensors are designed for the application and market, not an adaption of industrial products – this is something MTS offers that is unique for the market. Our sensors are builtto-order and meet our customers’ requirements exactly.

THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE What are your regions/markets of interest for expansion and future opportunities?

We continue to see expansion in our traditional markets of Europe and the Americas, and are investing to support this growth. We target regions that are making advances in automation technologies, so for MTS Sensors our largest future opportunity is the Asia Pacific region, which is growing rapidly and adopting highly intelligent systems. |

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On the Eve of Strong Hybridization

Though the heavy-duty equipment market has been slow to adapt hybrid technology due to reliability and high cost, electrification is the future. responses courtesy of Fausto Carboni, CEO, Bonfiglioli

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

With IoT, the heavy-duty market has an opportunity to integrate new functions in gearboxes related to machine function and performance. Features such as predictive maintenance and remote monitoring and assistance provide added benefits to OEMs because it allows them to have information on torque, temperature, speed, operating time, and vibration.

This data can be used to monitor and improve performance of the gearbox and the machine, and to predict when maintenance might be needed. The end result is that machine downtime is greatly reduced or eliminated. When these technologies are integrated with other machine data, OEMs have even greater control and influence over machine productivity. Companies that are committed to implementing connectivity and sensorization in their products will better leverage on the actual technology platforms and bring them to the information system level.

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supplementary power?

Hybridization and electrification offers huge advantages in terms of reduced consumption and reduced pollution. Construction equipment is already moving in this direction and we are on the eve of strong hybridization in the concrete industry. The market is still slow to adapt, though, because costs are still high and reliability is not yet proven by the market. In addition, energy storage is a limit, especially for machines that have intermittent cycles with high instantaneous power. However, electrification is the future and in the distant future, machinery will have an electric motor whenever possible.

Trends will follow what is happening in the automotive sectors, including electric systems but for different production volumes.

MANAGING THE DATA TREND How is your company utilizing data in new and valuable ways?

Big data availability will be a great opportunity to improve product performance and to help design products that are more suitable to each application. We are structuring to manage big data more efficiently and to integrate sensors into our products, to help continuously improve product design and performance.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What new challenges have arisen that effect the way you design or manufacture your product? How you do business?

How you go to market? How you differentiate yourself from the competition?

The major OEMs we work with are very demanding in terms of time to market, so we are always looking for ways to decrease the production process. There are a few ways we do this. One is by working with the OEMs from the beginning of their project to co-engineer and develop dedicated solutions together.

Second, we have set up testing equipment that is more advanced and more precise, which decreases product testing time while still guaranteeing a high-quality product.

Third, we have made a commitment to get products to customers faster by establishing production facilities where our customers are located, all with the same processes and quality procedures worldwide. This is especially important for the big OEMs with branches all over the world, because we can realize our products near to where they are located, and decrease the amount of time it takes to get consistent, high-quality products to them. |

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Secure Data Vital to Automation Success Due to the lack of wired infrastructure, a stable and secure wireless data transmission must be provided between the cloud and mobile equipment. responses courtesy of Sven Wischnewski, CEO, SIKO GmbH

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

Compared to IoT solutions in industrial machinery, we do see a much higher importance of wireless data transmission in mobile equipment.

So security aspects of the data transmission are even more in focus compared to closed networks.

How is your company integrating IoT solutions into your workspace?

The core feature of our SIKO sensors is measuring physical dimensions like length or angle. For IoT solutions it is however much more important to consider a multi-sensor aspect. One sensing device is going to provide its core data together with additional information about ambient and operational conditions. As a result data analysis for predictive maintenance could be realized.

How has this concept influenced how you approach technology development and new ideas?

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of mobile automation devices. The target is providing integrated IoT solutions to the heavy-duty vehicle markets.

AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS What technology is the most significant contributor to the progress of vehicle automation?

Cloud-based communication is an essential technology for vehicle automation. Due to the lack of wired infrastructure between mobile vehicles it is a must to provide a stable and secure wireless data transmission between the cloud and the mobile equipment.

How does your company contribute to autonomous systems development and success?

In autonomous systems there is a high safety level requirement to the automation equipment. As a result, we focus on the development of redundant sensor solutions. Such devices enable the mobile equipment manufacturer to follow safety requirements in a reliable and cost-effective way.

MANAGING THE DATA TREND How is your company utilizing data in new and valuable ways?

SIKO’s focus is on enriching the core sensing data with ambient conditions or operation information.

This helps to detect malfunction of a system or a dangerous operation out of specs.

What value is this providing to your company and customers?

Such multi-sensing devices offer the opportunity to stop or limit the functionality of a vehicle before dangerous damage could occur.

Furthermore, such enriched data can be used for efficient predictive maintenance concepts.

Where do you see data leading the industry?

What is its potential?

Using data increases the productivity of a heavy-duty vehicle. During operation M2M-communication and cloud-based control increases the efficiency of the machine. In addition, predictive maintenance helps to reduce unplanned standstill time.

In summary, utilization of data is a strong push to productivity. |

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Custom Sensors on the Rise

OEMs can more easily integrate a custom sensor into their design, versus choosing a standard catalog sensor. responses courtesy of Grant Eisenhut, OEM Sales Manager, HBM Inc.

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

There have been major advancements in this area for heavy-duty vehicles across several markets. We are seeing an increasing number of sensors and data being applied to just about every industry in the quest to provide enhanced machine or vehicle control, increased engine efficiency, productivity, and load monitoring. The push into autonomous vehicles will only serve to drive towards a greater use of sensors and data allowing an on-board computer greater awareness of the environment around it and how to properly react.

AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS How does your company contribute to autonomous systems development and success?

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these vehicles to know how they are interacting with the driving surface whether it is on or off road. From vehicle weight distribution to wheel torque, the vehicle will be able to make on-the-fly adjustments with the data set the sensors provide.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What new challenges have arisen that effect the way you design or manufacture your product? How you do business?

How you go to market? How you differentiate yourself from the competition?

We really have seen the growth of custom designed force, pressure, strain, and torque sensors. HBM has been at the forefront of this move which has allowed OEMs to more easily integrate a custom sensor into their design, versus choosing a standard catalog sensor and being forced to design their equipment around a sensor. We are able to specifically design a sensor for each OEM application using 3D computer models, and FEA analysis to ensure the product is rugged and reliable.

THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE Are there any new industries or applications you are exploring?

We are seeing an increased push for on- and off-highway vehicle weight sensors. In the near future, we will be seeing a large number of semi-trucks and trailers that will know their weight/load and have it available on board before they leave the dock or work site. We are also excited about the work being done with off-highway vehicles and torque sensors. The vehicles will soon have the ability to measure torque along the drivetrain, to the wheels, and implements. This will have an impact in agriculture, construction, and military, where the road and field conditions can vary to such a large degree. |

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Customization is Now Commonplace

OEMs used to accept the minimum to make the machine move. Now, they are requesting more of what they want and pushing for a definitive brand identity. responses courtesy of Sam Simons, Co-President and COO, OEM Controls

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

The Internet of Things as well as data trends are infiltrating the off-highway market at a much slower pace than on-highway. The three reasons for this are environment, technology advances, and application.

The off-highway environment is brutal on technology: rain, mud, frigid cold, melting heat, and vibration. Technology includes both on equipment, such as telematics, as well as personal devices including laptops, smart phones and tablets.

On-highway solutions are usually in a temperature controlled cab.

From the technology advancement perspective, the electronics has been too expensive and a major battery drain. With cellular or satellite fees, most companies only put the technology on a select few pieces of equipment. The electronics for communication causes major battery drain, therefore products have to use the host equipment’s battery or have a very large self-contained battery.

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main IoT solution has been cellular- and satellite-based telematics.

Very often this technology does not apply due to the fact that jobsites are enclosed or the equipment is frequently monitored by the company personnel. If you know where your equipment is and you see it working, why would you pay extra money to have a website tell you that?

How is your company integrating IoT solutions into your workspace, or what is your perceived plan for implementation and the benefits you foresee with its implementation?

We believe an awesome solution for the off-highway market is Bluetooth.

With the latest versions of Bluetooth, the cost of data capture drops tremendously.

OEM Data Delivery has developed Bluetooth Low Energy data devices that work with laptops, smartphones and tablets. To simplify and expand data capture, we have developed mobile apps.

How has this concept influenced how you approach technology development and new ideas?

We are dedicated to developing Bluetooth data devices for all off-highway data needs. The primary needs include wireless hour meter and fuel tracking. To name a few, additional devices we provide include temperature, vibration, angle, and count sensors.

responses courtesy of Keith Simons, Co-President and CSO, OEM Controls

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What new challenges have arisen that effect the way you design or manufacture your product? How you do business?

How you go to market?

The biggest challenges are the increases in industry regulation and customer requirements. The specifications have become more rigorous in regards to testing and continue to change industry to industry so it is difficult to stay on top of these and provide generic specifications that could work in all the different industries, but this is part of evolution and where we excel. We have always been the customization provider. Before, it was customizing one or two applications. Now, it is customizing virtually all of them and we’re able to give the customer what they want, not just what they need. In the old days, customers would ask for the minimum to fulfill their need to make the machine move. Now, they are requesting more of what they want: ergonomic feel, individual placements of components, really keying in how the operator uses the controller, how it feels and how it looks, and pushing for a definitive brand identity. |

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IoT and Data Gaining Interest

The proliferation of information from the vehicle data and connectivity is contributing to improved efficiency, precision, durability, safety, and performance. responses courtesy of Jeroen Decleer, Vice President of Global Off-Highway Sales, Product Planning, and Strategy, Dana Incorporated

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

The Internet of Things is certainly shaping engineering and vehicle design to varying degrees in all of the markets that Dana serves – light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway. The area where we are seeing its greatest influence is in the development of autonomous vehicles. In heavy-duty applications, we are seeing initial interest in autonomous vehicles in the underground mining and agriculture segments, where self-driving vehicles are already available.

Additionally, we are seeing a lot of interest in Big Data applications in certain construction segments, where the proliferation of data and the intelligence that can be drawn from the data are contributing to improved efficiency, precision, durability, safety, and performance. This data can also be used to detect or even predict maintenance issues and send alerts for service long before a breakdown occurs.

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leverage the Internet of Things taking more time in heavy-duty applications than the passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle segments. That said, the benefits of collecting and analyzing vehicle data cannot be understated, and equipment buyers have a growing appreciation for the long-term return on investment that can be achieved by leveraging vehicle data.

At Dana, we are already having discussions with customers about using data collection, integration, and analysis with our components and systems to improve vehicle performance.

How is your company integrating IoT solutions into your workspace, or what is your perceived plan for implementation and the benefits you foresee with its implementation?

The key to delivering value from data is not simply the collection of it.

We are differentiating ourselves by collecting the right data, analyzing it, and then acting on the resulting intelligence to improve the performance of our components and the performance, safety, and efficiency of our OEM customers’ machines.

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leveraging the Internet of Things is Spicer Smart Suite, Dana’s platform of fully integrated, connected-vehicle features. Spicer Smart Suite technology converts operating data from the drivetrain into actionable insights for enhancing productivity, improving operator and machine safety, reducing maintenance costs, and decreasing total operating costs.

Our first offering in the series is Spicer Smart Suite Intelligent Load Monitoring System (ILMS), a system initially offered for telehandlers that uses patented and proprietary data-collecting technologies across the vehicle to prevent tip-over incidents, estimate static loads, and supply intelligent calibration management. It is designed to alert the operator of potential tipping situations, reduce the risk of vehicle breakdowns, improve productivity and precision, and enhance the long-term durability of powertrain systems.

While initially targeted for telehandlers and other lifting applications, the Spicer Smart Suite ILMS technology can be leveraged across a broad spectrum. For example, it can be used to improve the efficiency of load transfers between LHDs and mining trucks.

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How has this concept influenced how you approach technology development and new ideas?

Leveraging data has been and will continue to be a primary engineering focus for Dana. While there are still some gains that can be achieved from improving mechanical efficiencies, there is seemingly unlimited potential for improving vehicle performance across many dimensions through improved intelligence.

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

We have joined our OEM customers in monitoring these developments very closely, and I believe there will always be some role for diesel-powered vehicles in heavy-duty equipment, even if it is a diminished one. Electric and other fuel sources continue to grow as large metropolitan areas use their regulatory power to limit or eliminate the use of diesel and perhaps other forms of petrol.

What may evolve from these regulations is a hub-and-spoke model for on-highway commercial vehicle fleets. Under this system, depots of vehicles that use diesel and petrol would consolidate shipments at a regional hub, and then electric- or hybrid-powered vehicles would make runs to the city centers.

From a technology development standpoint, we believe it is important to adopt a balanced approach that supports reduced-emission diesel technologies, as well as those that support alternate energy sources.

The development of technologies for hybridization and electrification is a key focus area in our corporate strategy, and we have been keeping a keen eye on megatrends and regulations from a global and local standpoint. This strategy emphasizes cooperation and information-sharing across all of our

business units to benefit all of the vehicle markets we serve.

AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS What technology is the most significant contributor to the progress of vehicle automation?

The technologies that support the advent of smart systems have been the most significant contributors to vehicle automation. These technologies include sensors, data collection, associated analytics, communication on and off the vehicle, and controls not only at the components level, but also at the sub-system and system level.

It should be noted that technologies for leveraging data and analytics are offering dramatic improvements in vehicle performance, efficiency, and safety whether the vehicle is autonomous or not.

HYBRIDS & ELECTRIFICATION What technological limitations currently exist that are impeding the ability to harness the full potential of hybrid power?

We believe energy storage may be the greatest impediment in the adoption of hybrid or electric vehicle solutions. There are significant limitations on the storage capacity of the current generation of batteries, the cost tends to be high, and the space required for battery storage presents challenges for vehicle design envelopes.

That said, energy storage is an area of intense engineering focus, and we expect continuous improvements in the capability and cost of energy storage as time goes on.

Infrastructure for charging electric vehicles will also need to be significantly upgraded to encourage their widespread adoption.

Certain markets and equipment applications will transition to predominantly electric-powered transportation due to regulatory need or market pull, but internal combustion engines will play a role in certain heavy-duty on- and off-highway applications for the foreseeable future due to their superior ability to provide power.

MANAGING THE DATA TREND How is your company utilizing data in new and valuable ways?

At Dana, we have a tremendous advantage in deriving intelligence from data through our ability to leverage more than a century of expertise in drivetrain development. No one knows more about drivetrains than we do, and we enjoy a further advantage in our ability to seamlessly integrate vehicle intelligence technologies into the designs of our drivetrains.

Spicer Smart Suite is one example of the way Dana is turning the analysis of critical vehicle data into intelligence that improves performance. Another is the Rhombus TireAnalytics solution, a cloud-based platform Dana introduced earlier this year. It enables commercial-truck owners and fleet maintenance managers to identify best practices for tire maintenance and optimize tire lifecycle management.

Where do you see data leading the industry? What is its potential?

There is tremendous potential for leveraging data to generate intelligence on vehicle performance. The amount of data that is being collected far outweighs the analysis that is being done, and we are merely scratching the surface in analyzing data to improve performance, efficiency, and safety. |

Is the future fully electric, or will there always be a need for supplementary power?

I believe there will continue to be a balance in the use of energy sources.

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Cloud Connected Vehicles Will Be Standard Demand and opportunity in the connected systems realm has refocused attention from solution fulfillment to creating solutions that will provide insights about vehicle and system performance.

responses courtesy of Domenico Traverso, President of the Work Function Division, Danfoss Power Solutions

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

If people aren’t aware already, they will soon discover that all agriculture and construction equipment will include connected components — which will happen sooner rather than later. Operating off-highway vehicles that are connected to the cloud will quickly become the standard, just as other technology trends have seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives (GPS systems in our phones or cars, for example).

What this means for the off-highway industry is the rise of available data about these vehicles. Manufacturers and end-users will be able to track how well their vehicles are performing, where they’re located or how many working hours they’ve logged, among other data points.

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Connected vehicles also bring about the rise of intelligent functions, which can range from basic tasks to sophisticated processes. For example, sprayers can distribute the precise amount of product exactly where it’s needed, or can evaluate how to treat the land depending on various factors. These solutions are already available — it’s only a matter of time before it becomes the standard.

How is your company integrating IoT solutions into your workspace, or what is your perceived plan for implementation and the benefits you foresee with its implementation?

Working with electronic solutions is not a new concept for Danfoss.

However, with the recent increase in demand and opportunity, we are focused on accelerating the connectivity sector of our electron-

ic solutions department. There’s a shift from offering electronic solutions that optimize a vehicle’s efficiency—such as implementing our PLUS+1 system to assist with vehicle control—to utilizing those solutions to communicate insights about performance.

One of the application areas we are focused on involves electrohydraulic drive steering, which can be GPS-guided. While this capability is something Danfoss has offered for years, we are now considering how to create more sophisticated solutions in regards to autonomous steering. Our recent focus on connectivity is part of a natural evolution for Danfoss.

How has this concept influenced how you approach technology development and new ideas?

Our focus on connectivity has certainly changed where we invest our time and research. Compared

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AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS What technology is the most significant contributor to the progress of vehicle automation?

The biggest player in the vehicle automation process is software technology. Delivering innovative solutions is no longer only about creating physical products, but instead developing the algorithms and software capabilities that enable the physical products to work in new ways.

How does your company contribute to autonomous systems development and success?

Certainly, electric drive steering and steer-by-wire solutions from Danfoss play a significant role in vehicle automation. Our steering solutions are among the safest in the world, which will be critical for autonomous machines operating at high speeds.

MANAGING THE DATA TREND How is your company utilizing data in new and valuable ways?

At Danfoss, we make sure to gain

value from data in two ways: to help us increase our knowledge and to help us better serve our customers.

The main way we make valuable data available to our customers is through offering telematics systems. We can then work together with our customers to collect, analyze and interpret the data to understand how their fleet of machines is performing.

What value is this providing to your company and customers?

The ability to collect data is a huge value for our customers. Gathering statistics from an entire fleet of machines and reviewing them at a high level presents opportunities to predict machine failures, find new areas for optimization, and streamline many different areas of business operations. Essentially, it’s the ability to prevent problems and boost performance.

Where do you see data leading the industry? What is its potential?

As we further analyze trends in machine performance and preventative maintenance from the large amounts of data that’s now being generated, manufacturers will have the opportunity to improve machine design to be more cost effective while still delivering the same output levels. Improving machine design in this way will also lead to enhanced component design, system optimization and so on, overhauling the way we develop entire vehicles.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What is your company’s opportunity to impact the marketplace with a unique product, capability or offering?

Because of Danfoss’ extensive portfolio of industry-leading products, our engineers are considered the application experts. We work within very defined areas in the off-highway industry, and can therefore excel in deepening our knowledge and helping our

customers. One way we do this is through extensive, real-world testing at our state-of-the-art Application Development Centers.

With three strategically-located facilities in North America, Europe and China, our engineers can assess system solutions on a wide variety of terrain and ground conditions which can replicate virtually any real-world jobsite — from a steep-grade gravel slope, to the muddiest field, to the most extreme winter-like road conditions.

Because we can glean intricate and vital information from how our customers' machines perform in various operating conditions—and because we can develop the exact solution our customers need—we can be a fundamental partner. Our customers can trust our process and rely on us as we work together to develop new, custom solutions.

THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE What key policies are you watching closely that could impact your business, either positively or negatively?

We are certainly keeping an eye on emissions regulations around the world. As standards keep evolving and changing, we will need to be able to service our customers with the varied solutions they need to reduce emissions without sacrificing power. We are also looking closely at how regulations will develop around autonomous vehicles. How the industry will grow and shift around creating these policies will greatly impact how we can then help our customers navigate this new territory. |

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to 10 years ago, the digital sphere is absorbing everything we do — it’s almost night and day. Where we would have focused mostly on product fulfillment, we now spend more time considering how connectivity will impact the product’s usability and lifetime, and how it will fit into the changing digital landscape.

What we were anticipating to develop a decade ago is completely different from where we invest our resources now. To again use our steering business as an example, we have now created a separate business unit for the eSteering products. The autonomous driving solutions we’re creating now—a concept for which we will display at Agritechnica—were unheard of only 5-7 years ago.

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Robustness in Electronics Expands Automation Opportunities Every machine created is more intelligent than the last, and the accelerating advancements in sensors and electronic technologies is making automated solutions easier than ever. responses courtesy of Astrid Mozes, Vice President, Power and Motion Controls, Eaton’s Hydraulics Group

THE INTERNET OF THINGS & CONNECTIVITY How do you see the Internet of Things shaping the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle markets?

We see a high level of connectivity within the off-highway mobile equipment markets, including construction, agriculture, forestry and material handling. This connectivity has become more broadly known with the Internet of Things (IoT) impacting nearly all products and markets, but the mobile equipment space has been working with telematics for many years.

In the past, machine designers and component manufacturers often looked at how incremental improvements could be made on individual pieces, which has had a limited impact on overall machine performance. The increasing adoption of electro-hydraulic solutions as part of IoT yields an ever-increasing suite of sensors and intelligence from which the IoT continues to grow.

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significant improvements in power management, productivity and reliability. Further coordination between machines and worksite, analyzing all the data involved, and digesting it down to the critical pieces really demonstrates how IoT solutions are starting to move the needle.

From an industry-to-industry perspective, the goals are similar, though the outcomes may be more nuanced. Overall, fleet operators— regardless of industry—are looking for solutions that impact operator behavior, machine efficiency and machine health. Certain industries, like agriculture, have more specific goals for IoT solutions such as improving yield and gathering crop data, but the backbone of the technology remains the same.

Similar efforts are in place for the industrial markets as well. The communication networks differ in industrial as compared to mobile, but there are a lot of parallels in building intelligence across the machine and factory environment.

How is your company integrating IoT solutions into your workspace?

At Eaton, we have been positioning our offerings to provide customers benefits on several fronts of IoT. Smart components such as our CMA valves include built-in sensors and intelligence to provide significant capabilities beyond the traditional role of valves. Rather than just positioning a boom or machine arm, the valve can analyze load changes and automatically correct for movements due to fluid compressibility or flexing of the structure itself. From there, we connect individual components across the machine with our HFX controllers and ProFX Software to coordinate functions between hydraulic functions as well as tying in with engine and other machine components to optimize overall machine performance. Information gathered throughout the machine can now also be shared through our gateway, putting the critical information into the cloud for analysis. Understanding and dissecting this information can help to identify issues that must be

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How has this concept influenced how you approach technology development and new ideas?

Nearly everything we’re developing now has some kind of IoT element to it. Years ago, we were working on products that would eventually integrate into the IoT. Today, everything we do touches the IoT – even traditionally “dumb” components now have sensing and intelligence elements that will be connected to the cloud. Our component development processes are nearly all framed in the context of an IoT world, as we press for understanding of how the entire machine is used and where opportunities exist to take advantage of our existing portfolio or where we need to build additional capabilities within the solution offerings.

THE FUTURE OF DIESEL Where do you see diesel playing a role in heavy-duty applications in the long run?

Other than smaller, niche machines, it is difficult to imagine diesel going away in the foreseeable future. The power and amount of work these machines deliver are really tough to replicate with a complete conversion to other power sources. However, we do see a larger opportunity in blending power from multiple sources to better take advantage of each type’s capabilities. Using each source where it makes the most sense on individual functions will optimize energy use (and cost) for the machine.

Any expectation for significant shifts in diesel engine technology or expectations in the near term?

Engine manufacturers are continuing to improve their products. One

of the next significant technologies is the coordination of the engine with the loading devices such as transmissions and hydraulics. A good demonstration of this was the collaboration between Cummins and Eaton in coordinating engine and transmission shift events for significant fuel and emissions savings. We see similar opportunities with our hydraulic systems as well.

AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS & SMART SYSTEMS What technology is the most significant contributor to the progress of vehicle automation?

A lot of the technology required for vehicle automation already exists.

The biggest challenges involve the safety considerations to meet machine performance and regulations to provide secure operations. Another focus area is understanding where autonomous operation is needed, and where a combination of operator and automated functions make the best sense.

The growing affordability of sensing and electronic controls is also a significant contributor. In the hydraulics industry, we’ve had electronic controls and software for multiple decades. What’s different today is the robustness and growing affordability of these technologies – allowing them to be deployed in an ever-expanding way. Every new machine is more intelligent and sensor-enabled than in the past.

Sensing, controls and intelligence solutions enable all kinds of automation solutions—whether complete autonomy or driver augmentation— and it’s all accelerating.

How does your company contribute to autonomous systems development and success?

A number of the pieces needed to build autonomous solutions Eaton has available today. This includes intelligent hydraulic components and solutions with wireless remote.

It also encompasses controllers and gateways for communications, such as our electro-hydraulic steering and steer-by-wire solutions enabling next-generation vehicles. Along with the products, we’ve found it important to have application support with a team that understands the machine needs as well as regulation requirements that will influence design architecture of the overall machine.

Having the ability to deliver both hydraulic and electrical components helps our customers tremendously.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES What new challenges have arisen that effect the way you design or manufacture your product? How you do business? How you go to market? How you differentiate yourself from the competition?

With the expansion of technologies involved with power management and connectivity, it’s given us a chance to look at our entire enterprise and bring those pieces of technology forward from different parts of the business to be easily accessible for our distributors and customer partners. Having the right technologies available opens up a world of solutions that might otherwise be overlooked.

HYBRIDS & ELECTRIFICATION Is the future fully electric, or will there always be a need for engine/hydraulic supplementary power?

Being a power management company that includes mechanical, hydraulic and electric solutions, we have visibility to all of these power sources and see them being blended into system-level solutions for customers. We see hydraulics and engines continuing to contribute a significant portion of the high-density power management needs for off-road machines, particularly those requiring precise control of large linear loads. |

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addressed immediately, or that need to be scheduled at the next maintenance session. Further analysis can build insights on location of the machines for managing the assets, how the machine is used and whether there are opportunities for improving the design down the road.

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Valves can be moved around a 3D manifold block within Eaton’s software to accommodate various design requirements.

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In Eaton’s Circuit Design Software Studio, users are given a blank sheet on which circuit design schematics can be drawn to help spec the appropriate valve products.

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INFORMATION at an Engineer’s Fingertips

Component manufacturers are developing their own software products to help ease the design process for OEM customers.

by Sara Jensen when it comes time to contact Horton directly for further consultation, optimization or purchasing. “Essentially, it’ll help the OEMs reduce their time to get the right product,” says Hruby.

It also enables Horton’s sales and application engineers to be more efficient by reducing the amount of time they need to spend going back and forth with a customer on the phone or via email about a project. In addition, he says the software makes it easier to reach customers Horton

may not work with on a daily basis, or those that it hasn’t worked with yet, by making the technical details about its breadth of products available at all times of the day.

Various performance metrics are included within the eRev software to help users find the best product option for their cooling system designs.

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peed has become an increasingly important factor in the overall design process for manufacturers. Because of this, software is a key part of their toolbox, enabling them to quickly work through various design iterations.

As the need for various software tools has grown, many component manufacturers have developed and released their own programs to aid their OEM customers. Earlier this year Horton Inc. introduced its eRev Fan Software to help its customers select the right fan products for their applications (learn more, 20856736).

Kevin Hruby, Horton Product Manager, Fans, says resources at many OEMs have been constrained, and they may not have the expertise and bandwidth to have the deep understanding necessary to select a cooling fan and fan drive for their systems. “We determined we needed to bring the breadth of the Horton portfolio and our experience with engine cooling right to the desktops of those at the OEM making the technical choices,” he says.

He notes that the relationship between OEMs and Horton’s sales and application engineers is still a valuable part of product selection, but the eRev software offers customers an opportunity to get the technical information right when they need it.

An OEM can get further through their design process using the software, and have a preferred product in mind

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Creating a faster design process

how the different Horton products will perform in comparison with their system designs.

For its new Circuit Design Software Studio (learn more, 20849209), Eaton provides users with a blank sheet on which a schematic can be built that meets their application requirements. Specific features of each valve type can then be spec’d.

Once completed, the schematic is transitioned to a 3D environment where valves can be moved around the manifold block to accommodate design constraints such as obstacles and hose routing. Users can then print out pricing and lead time for production of the design they’ve created within the software.

The software provides real-time

feedback on list price and segmentation, as well as links to all valve documentation within Eaton catalogs, says Matt DeBruine, Global Category Lead – SiCV, Eaton. “As users select different configurations on a given valve, they can easily see the price and delivery time, as well as valve specifications and other key information,” he says. “Users adopting the Circuit Design Software Studio will… have all of the information they need about our valves at their fingertips.”

This quick access to product information aids the speed at which an engineer can work through a design.

DeBruine says speed is a primary factor for the screw-in cartridge valve (SiCV) and manifold circuit design (MCD) markets. “Software designed

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Horton’s eRev fan selection software allows users to search through the company’s breadth of products to find the one which will best meet their application needs.

Horton’s eRev software has all the design criteria a manufacturer needs for spec’ing a fan located within a single area to make the search process easier.

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Hruby says there are a couple of different ways customers can use the eRev product selection software.

If already using a Horton fan, users can select that product within the software and modify various application parameters—such as air flow, pressure or speed—and get the fan’s technical data.

When looking for a fan and only certain parameters are known, such as minimum air flow and pressure, that information can be entered into the software to create a list of product options that meet the design criteria of the cooling system. Additional selections and modifications can be made to further tailor the list to the customer’s specific application needs.

Because all of the data within the software is based upon actual physical testing Horton has conducted over the years, Hruby says it was possible to integrate more data selection criteria. For instance, users can see how much the fan is immersed within the engine shroud affects its performance curve, or the effect of having the actual engine in the way of the fan discharge. Doing so makes it easier for users to see

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to speed these processes are key to enabling customers to quickly develop and integrate hydraulic components into their systems,” he says.

“At Eaton, we wanted a more robust and updated solution for executing on speed to quote in the market, as well as improving our communication with customers.”

same page about the criteria and application searched for, and the possible product options.

In October Horton will introduce a web-based version of the software for those who may not be able to download the software onto their computer, or prefer working in a web-based software. Hruby says

this an example of the constant updates the company will make to its software. Anything from minor improvements to inclusion of new products under development will be made to update the software and ensure it continues to ease the design and product-selection process for customers. |

Easy to use platforms A key element of software design is ensuring ease of use so customers can take advantage of the faster work flows the software is intended to provide. DeBruine says the 3D capabilities of Eaton’s software aid this by allowing users to see if selected valves align with a machine’s current architecture requirements. An auto-sizing feature is included, as well, to make it easier to minimize the package size. DWG, 3D or Automation Studio files can also be exported, providing flexibility when working across multiple design platforms.

“Ultimately, all of the features of the Circuit Design Software Studio work together to minimize the iterations of MCD design,” he says. “Instead of going through seven, eight, or more different versions, designers and systems engineers can rapidly see and alter manifolds before implementinga design, dramatically speeding the [design] process.”

Hruby says making the eRev software easy and fast was important to Horton, which is why it put all of the key application criteria a manufacturer might need to select a fan in one spot. When the search results are created, each product and its corresponding set of data is on a single line, making it easier for users to see all of the necessary information without having to click around on various parts of the screen. Users can modify or customize the results to meet their preferences, hiding certain columns of data or the way the information is arranged.

Search results can be saved in a project module and shared with other team members or a contact at Horton so that all parties are on the

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Reservoir Filtration System Adapter The HYDAC RFSA is an aluminum adapter that gives a kidney loop filter access to a reservoir.

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LSW Super Single Tires for MFWD Tractors Titan International is expanding its Extreme Flotation lineup to include the largest super single tire setup currently available for MFWD tractors — the Goodyear OPTITRAC LSW1100/35R32 and LSW1250/35R46.

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LED Work Lights Superior Signals Inc. (SSI) has added two LED worklights to its inventory, the SYLED1500 and SYLED2500.

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Accelerometer PCB’s accelerometer, Model HTJ356B01, is suited for applications that demand ground isolation to reduce electrical noise and ground loops on test articles in higher temperature environments.

• Achieves ground isolation by attaching accelerometer to three sided titanium cup that contains an insulating glass filled epoxy • Features high temperature ICP operation up to 356 F (180 C), with full temperature range of -65-356 F (-54-180 C) • Sensing elements provide 5 mV/g output over a 2-8K Hz frequency range and are hermetically sealed in rugged, scratch-resistant, titanium housing • Overall cube size of just 0.28 in. (7.1 mm) and weight of 1 g (0.04 oz.) well suited for use in space-restricted test locations • Typical applications include environmental stress screening and NVH testing in high temperature environments oemoffhighway.com/20973567

Programmable Display The DSEM840 from DSE is a programmable display developed for use within off-highway machinery and mobile applications.

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Rotary Latch with Integrated Bracket Southco Inc. has recently expanded its line of rotary latching solutions with the launch of the R4-10 rotary latch with integrated bracket.

• Features integrated cable mounting bracket, eliminating need for secondary components during installation • Suitable for various applications including off-highway, marine and industrial machinery • Occupies minimal space within enclosure, providing concealed latching and increased security • Constructed of corrosion-resistant steel or stainless steel • Available with integrated bumper feature, and single- or two-stage latching • Can be combined with Southco’s line of mechanical and electronic actuators and cables for a complete rotary latching system oemoffhighway.com/20972709

Multifunctional Sunlight Readable 12-in. Display CrossControl widens its display portfolio with CCpilot VS, a 12 in. (30.48 cm) display computer with a powerful i.MX 6 quad core CPU. • Delivers state-of-the-art user experience achieved through optically bonded, truly sunlight readable widescreen display with PCAP touchscreen • Includes hardware accelerated 2D, 3D and vector graphics to enable fast design of premium user interfaces • Multifunctional capability allows several functions to be performed in parallel • Can be used as instrumentation display, machine control HMI, video monitor, electronic manual and more • Comes with LinX software platform, which offers choice of powerful tools for application development • Design modules include UX Designer, a framework for developing premium graphics oemoffhighway.com/20976794 OEM Off-Highway|OCTOBER 2017

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Oetiker Designs ForceSeal™ High-Performance V-Profile Clamping Technology Commercial vehicle components are being held to higher performance standards, from EPA requirements to customer design needs and everything in between. For heavy-duty trucks, clamping and connecting solutions for mission-critical components have become an absolute necessity, especially in powertrain, drivetrain and tank fastening applications.

As emissions regulations tighten, OEMs and suppliers are looking for advanced component designs. The t-bolt style seen in typical v-profile clamp designs (A) for heavy-duty applications are not meeting performance needs. In fact, some leading OEMs are experiencing poor sealing, low durability and installation problems that are contributing to reduced productivity, emission leaks and assembly worker claims.

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Engineered with a high-performance bolt and trunnion assembly, including a prevailing torque feature, the ForceSeal clamp offers dramatically improved sealing properties. Oetiker’s technology provides advanced resistance against vibration and harsh conditions for an overall sealing increase of 25 percent. Also, the quick-lock trunnion design and bolt with a friction-controlled washer and propriety coating improves the installation process and sealing performance.

Results Driven Validated through extensive OEM testing – covering extreme temperature cyclic stress and pressure ranges under high vibration – the ultra-low friction trunnion assembly transmits up to 50 percent higher forces, which reduces leakage by more than 25 percent (see chart below).

Beyond performance enhancements, the ForceSeal technology offers additional benefits in product durability, assembly efficiency and ease of use.

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• Applications include attachments for agricultural machinery, wheel loaders, excavators, bulldozers, commercial trailers, rail maintenance equipment, and forestry equipment • Features enhanced flow rate of up to 40% and high performing pressure rate of up to 400 bar (5,801.51 psi) • Carbon steel products are environmentally friendly • Guardian Seal nickel-free plating solution offers corrosion resistance in tough environments for up to 1,000 hours • Helps reduce pressure drops and decrease energy loss, resulting in lower fuel and energy consumption • High flow rates, even on smaller sizes, offer more design flexibility as smaller size hoses can be used • Exceeds ISO 16028 standards for working pressures by achieving 400 bar, for static, steady or nonpulsed applications, beyond the 250 bar (3,625.94 psi) standard

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Power management company Eaton announces the release of its redesigned FF-Series Quick Disconnect Couplings to help mobile machine manufacturers meet market demand for high pressure and high impulse pressure solutions.

• Suitable for a wide variety of industries

A Better Sealing Clamp for Reduced Emissions Oetiker, a global leader in the design and manufacture of clamping solutions, developed the ForceSeal™ highperformance v-profile clamp (B) to address problems that contribute to emissions issues.

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Metric Size Stainless Steel Compression Latches J.W. Winco Inc. announces it now offers GN 516.5 metric size, stainless steel compression latches.

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Worklamps with Optional Deutsch Connection ECCO’s latest medium- and heavy-duty worklamps, the EW2111 and EW2112, round out the EW2110 Series.

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Oetiker offers peace-of-mind connecting solutions for powertrain, drivetrain and tank fastening applications, including our innovative v-profile clamp generating up to 25 percent increased sealing force.

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• EW2111 provides 950 raw lumens and EW2112 1,000 lumens • Compact footprint allows limitless fit-and-forget mounting options • Flood beams deliver effective and safe coverage in vehicle work area • Features 12-80V range • Includes seven 1 W LEDs • Aluminum heat sink housing and polycarbonate lens provide durability

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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank & Air Vessel Straps Oetiker’s broad line of fastening solutions include standardized and custom products for DEF tanks and compressed air vessels.

• DEF tank product options compatible with polymer or metallic materials • Variety of band material and connector styles exceed typical vibration and load requirements for compressed air vessels • Flexible, durable and consistent mechanical performance • Proprietary fatigue-resistant welds for stainless bands • Hardware options include bolt, loop and bracket attachments • Recommended for fuel and DEF tanks, compressed air vessels oemoffhighway.com/20974559

Hall Effect Joystick and Rotary Switches Grayhill Inc. offers an extensive line of Hall Effect joystick and rotary switches, which offer precise cursor control, redundancy options, and very low power consumption.

• Well suited for a variety of fine position applications

Cable-to-Cable Connector ITT Inc.’s Cannon brand has introduced a high-performance, ruggedized and cost-effective cable-to-cable connector (CTC) series for reliable connections in harsh environments.

• Simple-to-install, low-maintenance cable-to-cable interconnect solution • Suitable for various harsh environment vehicle applications where reliable signal circuits are critical to operating performance • Utilizes industry-proven Trident T2P and T3P contact technology that enables contacts to be hand inserted and eliminates need for sealing plugs and wedge locks • Suited for use in under-the-hood electronics, inside cab and in chassis, controllers and lighting systems • Available in 8-, 12-, 16- and 24-way variants • Accommodates wide variety of wiring schemes and harness layouts • Features thermoplastic UV-resistant housing and simple locking mechanism keyed for blind mating • Robust silicone rubber sealing system delivers tough, environmentally sealed connector with sealing rating of IP69K

• Available with various housing and mounting options, multiple termination and cabling options, and custom electronics • Designed to meet IP67 immersion standards • Includes several switch sealing options • Hall effect rotary switches and potentiometer switches use shaft seals with O-rings to dynamically seal switch shaft-bushing interface • Panel seal option applies flat gasket to switch-panel mating surface to seal interface when switch mounting nut is applied • Designed to meet 50% of initial torque after life cycle testing, ensuring retention of initial haptics over full product life • Joystick gate can be added to limit shaft movement, and are available in 2-, 4-, and 8-direction options oemoffhighway.com/20976407

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Diesel Engine Oil Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell ROTELLA T5 Ultra 10W-30 synthetic blend which meets the API FA-4 service category for 2017 (and beyond) diesel engines.

• Low viscosity oil • Formulated to provide better fuel economy, and improved high and low temperature performance • Meets requirements for many low emissions engines built beginning in 2017 • Designed to minimize oil consumption and protect exhaust catalysts and particulate filters • For engines requiring FA-4 engine oil • Enhanced with synthetic base oils plus advanced additive technology to provide protection against wear, deposits and oil breakdown • Offers improved fuel economy performance versus conventional SAE 15W-40, helping reduce CO2 emissions • Low ash formulation protects exhaust catalysts and particulate filters found on 2017 onhighway low emission vehicles • Contains Triple Protection Plus technology which combines advanced additive technology and synthetic base oils to protect against wear, deposits, oil breakdown plus better fuel economy performance • Low-HTHS (high temperature-high shear) viscosity provides fuel economy above and beyond current CJ-4 and CK-4 oils through use of thinner viscosity fluids • Improves cold starting and reduces fuel consumption, to help deliver savings, without compromising engine protection or durability • Improved oxidation performance relative to CJ-4 quality oils, provides increased resistance to breakdown under high temperatures • Meets a number of specifications including Cummins CES 20087, Detroit Diesel Fluid Specification (DFS) 93K223, JASO DH-2and Daimler MB-Approval 228.61 oemoffhighway.com/20976611

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Rubber-Tired Pushloading Dozers Three distinctive developmental routes were used to create wheeled tractors for pushloading applications.

by Thomas Berry, Archivist, Historical Construction Equipment Assn. (HCEA)

I

n the last issue, we took a look at how and why the rubber-tired dozer evolved (read more, 20972611).

One of the major applications of these machines was pushloading scrapers, so let’s look at the wheel tractors built specifically for that service.

We saw how rubber-tired tractors had superior mobility and speed compared to crawler tractors. One of the goals of a pushloading operation was to get the pushloading tractor into position for a new pass quickly and safely, and the wheel tractor had the advantage over crawlers in this regard.

The application of the wheel tractor to pushloading took three distinctive routes. One was the use of a conventional wheel dozer. The most powerful wheel dozers of the late 1950s through mid-1960s, such as the Michigan 380 and 480, and Hough D400 and D500, were often used as pushers, while having the flexibility to

undertake other dozing tasks as well.

Another was to use two-axle tractors that were normally used to pull scrapers. This was not a common practice, but in at least one case four or five of these tractors were ganged up in pushloading a single scraper. Their processing back into position for another push must have been quite a sight.

The third approach was to design rubber-tired tractors designed specifically for pushloading.

The massive Western 2000 (below) weighed 340,000 lbs. in operation, and rode on 44.5x45 tires that were mounted on articulations at each end for improved maneuverability. It is shown pushing a comparatively small Euclid SS33 motor scraper, and was scrapped in 1981.

IMAGE FROM WESTERN CONTRACTING CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT, 1965, HCEA ARCHIVES

The Historical Construction Equipment Assn. (HCEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries. With over 4,000 members in 25 countries, its activities include publication of a quarterly educational magazine, Equipment Echoes; operation of National Construction Equipment Museum and archives in Bowling Green, OH; and hosting an annual working exhibition of restored construction equipment. The 2017 show is Nov. 3-5 at the Ederville Train and Tractor Show. Individual memberships are $35.00 within the USA and Canada, and $45.00 U.S. elsewhere. HCEA seeks to develop relationships in the equipment manufacturing industry, and offers a college scholarship for engineering and construction management students. Information is available at www.hcea.net, calling 419-352-5616 or e-mailing info@hcea.net.

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With the double-jointed articulation typical of this design, the Allis-Chalmers 555 push tractor had a turning radius of roughly half its length. It was offered only in 1962 and 1963.

ALLIS-CHALMERS SPEC SHEET, 1963, HCEA ARCHIVES

One type was the integral, single-unit design. R. G. LeTourneau built several of these over the years, culminating in the one-of-a-kind 840 hp (626.39 kW) K-104 that was sold in 1962. The most powerful wheel dozer— in fact, the largest dozer of any kind—ever built was the

Western 2000, a 1,650 hp (1,230.401 kW) pusher built in 1963 for Western Contracting Corporation.

The other type was built by combining two modified single-axle prime movers into a single machine by yoking them in-line, with all controls on the lead unit.

LeTourneau’s Tournatwos, built from 1951 through 1953, were the first, and were continued by LeTourneau-Westinghouse as their Twin C Pusher. The Twin C was offered only into the late 1950s, but the concept hit its zenith in the early 1960s.

Cat dealer Peterson Tractor Company had assembled two or three compactors on special order using paired 631A and 631B prime movers, and one 631A set was converted to a pushloader by replacing the tamper wheels with tires. Allis-Chalmers built a few 731 hp (545.12 kW), 75-ton 555 tractors, the last tandem prime movers to be commercially offered. Impressive as they were to look at, the 555s were commercial and mechanical failures, but they helped introduce another engineering concept for construction machinery that we’ll look into next time. |

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